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Fujimi Ferrari F355 in blue


Nacho Z

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I would like to share my recently completed Fujimi Ferrari F355.  Overall, not the greatest kit ever produced.  The fit of the side scoop inserts and the panel on the rear of the car was not good.  A lot of work was needed to make them presentable.  The glass flat out sucked, poorly molded and the fit of some pieces was enough to make you want to leave them off.  The interior is for a 348 and not a F355.  The window trim molded to the body is incorrect for a F355.  However, at the end of the day it makes a nice shelf model if you take your time and put the work into it.  I have added a link to the WIP thread.

 

Here are some bullet points of the build.  I hope you like it!  Thanks for looking!

  • Painted in OPI "Chopstix and Stones" fingernail polish.
  • Cleared with Tamiya TS Clear Blue
  • Splash Paints Interior Tan
  • Photo-Etch from Acu-Stion
  • Badges from T2M

 

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Nice job, great color. I lived thru the same issues building mine somewhere around 2001. Saw one at "The Quail" event in 2000 that inspired me because of the aftermarket wheels it had. I was able to replicate those and lived w/the incorrect interior and sort of fixed exterior stuff. If I did it today it would be even better but I'd still gripe about Fujimi doing such a slapdash update to the 348 and calling it a day. I have another coupe and convertible to build...maybe.

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9 hours ago, Can-Con said:

Love it !!

Thank you, Steve!
 

9 hours ago, Zoom Zoom said:

Nice job, great color. I lived thru the same issues building mine somewhere around 2001. Saw one at "The Quail" event in 2000 that inspired me because of the aftermarket wheels it had. I was able to replicate those and lived w/the incorrect interior and sort of fixed exterior stuff. If I did it today it would be even better but I'd still gripe about Fujimi doing such a slapdash update to the 348 and calling it a day. I have another coupe and convertible to build...maybe.

Thanks, Bob!  I’m no kit historian, nor do I understand the intricacies of what goes into what subjects get kitted, but I would think a F355 would deserve a legitimate attempt at its own kit.

 

9 hours ago, Jim B said:

That's one great looking Ferrari.

Thank you, Jim!

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21 hours ago, espo said:

The color is so deep looking, really like the color and finish. Nice looking interior and like the wheels and tires. 

Thank you, David! 
 

21 hours ago, SpikeSchumacher said:

John, that is just beautifully done!

I appreciate that, Mathias!

 

20 hours ago, Roger U said:

Beautiful model. Cleanly built with great paint .

Thank you, Roger!

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19 hours ago, kelson said:

Even though Fujimi cut some corners on this kit,your build looks fantastic!!👌

I have built other Fujimi kits and thought they were good kits.  I hope this was just the exception and not the rule.  And thank you!

 

19 hours ago, Pierre Rivard said:

Careful, wet paint!

Well it looks like it's still wet, and gorgeous!

Thanks, Pierre!  I appreciate you checking in on this one!

 

19 hours ago, porschercr said:

Beautiful Ferrari.

Thanks, Trevor!

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